Greater China Water Sport & Yacht Industry Newsletter

Edition May 2009

Dear Reader,

it seems that China has reached the bottom of the economic crisis. Even in Germany we can see a slightly recovery. The industry has seen a first increase of incoming orders the first time since 6 months.

Despite that, the water sport industry in Germany is still suffering – Hanse Yachts laid off close to 110 staff members – even if they have reported excellent results from the boot 2009. Furthermore Megayacht-Shipyards are faced with order cancellations.

We are still optimistic - and stay working in that mode!

Upcoming Events

1.    China Dalian International Boat Show 2009 (2009/8/19-2009/8/22)
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2.    3rd International Shipbuilding Industry Expo of China (2009/9/2-2009/9/4)
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3.    China Shenzhen International Boat Show (2009/11/12-2009/11/15)
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Review on the 15th China International Boat Show

After 4 days, China International Boat Show closed its doors on 19th April. With more than 380 exhibitors on 33.000 m² the show is comparable small to European Exhibitions. But the Water Sport and Yacht Industry is still small in Big China.

Unfortunately, Germany was underrepresented, while Italy, France and Australia had their own country industry booths.

From the German side we could find only:

- C. & E. Fein GmbH
- MAN
- Schenker
- Lürssen Yachts

A more detailed report with some pictures can be found here:
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China Cup committed to promoting sailing in China

‘Breaking the sailboat out of the ice’ marked the launch of ‘Day of Discovery’, a sailing experience program organized by China Cup, and its five-year global strategic partner Beneteau and Senior Sponsor Simpson Marine.

The Launching Ceremony at China International Boat Show on 16 April was attended by Mr. Li Quanhai, Vice President of the Chinese Yachting Association, David Zhong, CEO of CCIR Management Company, Francois Rodrigues, General Manager of Beneteau China, and Mike Simpson, Managing Director of Simpson Marine, and friends from sailing community and media. more >>

Industry Magazine - China Boating

CHINA BOATING magazine, China’s first luxury yachting magazine. Strongly established as the official publication of the China Boat Show, China Boating reaches the wealthiest Chinese entrepreneurs and established tycoons.

It is published and edited by the BLU INC MEDIA(HK) LIMITED. It is a subsidiary of SPH Magazines Pte Ltd,wich is a wholly-owned subsidiary of media giant Singapore Press Holdings Limited.

www.china-boating.com

If a contact to the publisher or editor is required, please feel free to contact us.

Website Recommendation

We would like to take the chance to recommend a new Sino-German Job Website. SinoJobs focuses on talents from China and Germany and offers due to its free of charge concept excellent opportunities for companies and talents as well. Have a look!
www.sinojobs.de

Contact

Mussenbrock & Wang GmbH - Hamburg Office
ham@mussenbrockwang.com

Mussenbrock & Wang GmbH Dalian Representative Office
dlc@mussenbrockwang.com

www.mussenbrockwang.com